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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.81, 361.26 and 151.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.81, 361.26 and 151.27 is: 208.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.81 : 361.26 = 151.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.81/361.26 = 151.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.81x = 361.26 × 151.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.81x = 54,646.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,646.90/261.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.73

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